Jewelry Trend: Resin Jewelry 101

Resin jewelry is made from liquid plastic that turns solid when a hardener is added. Because of its versatility, lightness, and affordability, plus the introduction of easy to mix, low-odor products, resin’s popularity as a material for jewelry making has soared. Materials needed can be found at most craft stores.

Things you'll need:

• Two-part epoxy resin
• Disposable plastic cups
• Craft sticks
• Resin mold
• Small beads, glitter, plastic stickers
• Earring hooks or necklace bail

Step 1

Mix one part resin to one part hardener in a plastic cup. Stir with a craft stick for 2 minutes. Pour the resin into a second cup and stir with a fresh craft stick for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 2

Fill your resin mold halfway. Allow the resin to sit in the mold for 3 to 5 minutes for the bubbles to settle.

Step 3

Place any inclusions you would like in your finished jewelry into the molds. Small beads, glitter and plastic-coated stickers work well. Any nonporous item can be placed in resin.

Step 4

Finish filling the molds with resin. Cover the mold and allow to dry for 24 hours.

Step 5

Pop the jewelry pieces from the mold when the resin is dry by lightly pressing on the back. Glue your earring hooks or necklace bails to the jewelry.

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